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New levels of 'brutality' in South Sudan, says UN rights report

New levels of 'brutality' in South Sudan, says UN rights report

Jul 01, 2015, at 03:56 pm

New York, July 1 (IBNS) The South Sudanese armed forces may have committed widespread human rights abuses, including the alleged raping and immolation of women and girls, during the recent upsurge in fighting across the African State, according to a new report released by the United Nations mission in the country (UNMISS).

UN envoy in South Sudan to step down after three years

UN envoy in South Sudan to step down after three years

May 31, 2014, at 05:45 pm

New York, May 31 (IBNS): The top United Nations envoy in South Sudan announced on Friday that she is stepping down from her post in July after leading the world body's efforts in the country for nearly three years.

UNSC extends UN mission in South Sudan

UNSC extends UN mission in South Sudan

May 28, 2014, at 05:53 pm

New York, May 28 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday extended the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and revised its mandate to give priority to the task of protecting civilians and to address the security, humanitarian and political crisis that has gripped the nation for the past six months.